If a PSL legend thinks Orlando Pirates star Makhehlene Makaula is criminally underrated, we need to sit up and listen.
Kekana hails Orlando Pirates’ underrated star
Hlompho Kekana is a huge fan of Makhehlene Makhaula’s industry in midfield for the Sea Robbers.
“This is my Player for the Season [Makhehleni Makhaula],” said Kekana on SABC Sport’s Soccer Zone.
“There was no Pirates without this player, and I’ll tell you why: he gave them stability in the midfield.
“Those who played in the midfield at the highest level, they’ll tell you that without this man Pirates were nowhere because he gave them stability.
“You know, he was ready to do the dirty job for Orlando Pirates. There is no Rele [Relebohile Mofokeng] without Makhaula.”
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Hunt agrees
Speaking on SuperSport TV, SuperSport United boss Gavin Hunt is also a massive Makhaula fan.
“At [Orlando] Pirates, the best player is the boy in the middle. I can’t say his name. It starts with an M. Makha… something. [Makhehleni Makhaula]. He is the best at Pirates. He is the glue.”
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Makhaula’s stats for Orlando Pirates in 2024-2025
35-year-old midfield general Makhaula has made 22 league appearances this term and 44 across all competitions with nine yellow cards. We don’t need to tell you how important he is to the Pirates cause under Jose Riveiro. Not many players born in the 80s still have this level of stamina in their tanks.
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